The pair only made the semis after spooky act Brotherhood pulled out due to health and safety fears over their death-defying act. It's been watched by 13.67 million, including catch-up platforms, making it 2019's most watched piece of television. The Chelsea Pensioner triumphed after the public and judges came together to watch 11 acts during the live final. But who did he edge out at second place? Little was known about the mysterious magician known as X. The two winners from each semi-final took part along with the judges' wildcard. And it’s Colin Thackery who is your BGT 2019 winner – Congratulations, off to the Royal Variety Performance the 89-year-old crooner goes! When the show launched in 2007, more than 11 million watched opera singer Paul Potts crowned its first winner while an audience of 16.4 million saw Diversity dance their way to success in 2009, with 18.29 million tuning in for the results show. I said, 'What?' And X is the second act confirmed in the final three! To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He admitted he had taken part in the programme "for a dare". Also competing in the competition tonight were Libby and Charlie, X, Jonathan Goodwin, Flakefleet Primary School choir, Dave & Finn, Ben Hart and Mark McMullan all competed tonight in a bid to win the show. Britain's Got Talent: The Champions is a spin-off of Britain's Got Talent, a British talent … With Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon. This weekend has also seen some notable viewing figures with Saturday night's Champions League Final giving BT Sport its biggest ever overnight rating, peaking at more than 6 million viewers. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Their semi-final performance saw them bring on BGT legends Stavros Flatley to gain them a place in the final. Comedy-singing act Siobhan had the audience in stitches during the semi-finals with her song about her toddler daughter. 13] Britain’s Got Talent Season 13 Winner – Colin Thackery (2019) Colin Thackery is an English Korean War veteran and a singer who won the thirteenth series of Britain’s Got Talent in June 2019. I could die happy.". Colin’s talent for singing blossomed during his years in the Royal Artillery’s 45th Regiment in Korea and Hong Kong. I said ''Don't be silly'. ", End of Youtube post by Britain's Got Talent. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Hello Michael Ball, thanks for joining! "I served my Queen for 25 years and to think I could sing for her would be the end," he told hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. I'm never giving up. ", He added: "Thank you very much, all of you. Along with Game of Thrones on Sky Atlantic, it's an additional example of how a particularly popular piece of programming can draw large audiences away from the traditional big broadcasters. Finn also predicted Alesha Dixon would pick a snap of himself on a beach with Dave. Backed by a choir of Chelsea Pensioners, Colin sang the Vera Lynn classic, before a backdrop of photos showing him with Joan during their happy 66-year marriage. Colin's singing a song called Love Changes Everything… and his references to his wife Joan are making us all weepy… or maybe someone's chopping onions? Britain's Got Talent: The Champions is a spin-off of Britain's Got Talent, a British talent competition series, which began broadcasting on ITV on 31 August 2019. BRITAIN'S Got Talent 2019 saw Colin Thackery crowned winner. “Dad learned the bugle and drum, then started singing along and got involved in bands.”, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. "Deepest respect. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. IT'S been and gone and it definitely didn't disappoint - Our favourite Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery is crowned this year's BGT winner. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. In the final they made a key turn on Alesha's hand - and then made an X appear on Amanda Holden's hand. He says how it would be just wonderful singing for them. The magician was in fact Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer pick from the last series. She appeared in a US version of the show earlier this year, alongside former contestants like opera singer Paul Potts.